Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to renew my brand?
Does my brand registration automatically renew?
Where do I go to record my brand?
How do I record my brand?
How can I find out if the brand design I want is available?
Can I record more than one brand?
Can I record more than one brand on a form?
Do I need to record ear marks, electronic devices or tattoos?
Can I transfer a brand to another family member?
Does my brand registration automatically renew?
If a brand is not re-registered by the current owner after the 6-month renewal and subsequent 1 year grace period, can I register it?
How much does it cost to register or re-register my brand?
How can I find an old brand my ancestors used?
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Do I need to renew my brand? Yes. In North Dakota brands are renewed every 5 years. Brand renewal is July 2025 - December 2025. If the brand is allowed to expire, the person will have lost ownership interest in the brand and may no longer use the brand. NDCC 4.1-73.11
For a period of one year from the date of a brand's expiration, the brand may not be reassigned to any person other than the registered owner at the time of the brand's expiration. NDCC 4.1-73-15
Does my brand automatically renew? No. North Dakota renews every 5 years. All brand owners are mailed a renewal form that must be completed, signed and returned to our office within the renewal period, to be recorded.
When will I get my renewal form? Renewal forms will be mailed the first week in August 2025. Forms are mailed to the last address on record in the Brand Recorders office. To update your address call 701-223-2252.
Where Do I go to record/renew my brand? The Brand Recording office is located in the North Dakota Stockmen's Association, 4520 Ottawa St, Bismarck, ND 58503.
How do I record a brand? Brands are recorded in North Dakota through the North Dakota Stockmen's Association. A brand must be recorded by the brand recorder for the brand to be considered a legal means of ownership.
How can I find out if the brand design I want to record is already being used? The online brand book is updated quarterly and can be found Here.
Can I record more than one brand? Yes, it is lawful for any owner to have, own and use more than one brand and/or mark, however, you may not own the same brand/same location in another state at the same time.
Can I record more than one brand on a form? No. Use one form for each brand you wish to register.
Do I need to record ear marks, electronic devices or tattoos? No
Can I transfer a brand to another family member? Brands may be transferred. This requires a Brand Bill of Sale/Transfer form to be completed and returned to the Brand Office for recording. The fee is $50.00.
If a brand is not re-registered by the current owner after the 6-month renewal and subsequent 1year grace period, can I register it? Yes brands can be reassigned after the grace period ends, January 1, 2027
How much does it cost to register or re-register my brand? The for renewing, recording and transferring a brand is $50.00 per location/per species.
How can I find an old brand my ancestors used? The Brand Recording office, located at 4520 Ottawa St, Bismarck, ND is the only place that has archived files.